vague; dim; hazy; blurry; indistinct
Describes something that is not clear or distinct, such as memories, outlines, sounds, or understanding. Often used with 記憶, 輪郭, or 意識.
子供の頃の記憶はおぼろげだ。
My childhood memories are vague.
霧で山の輪郭がおぼろげに見える。
The outline of the mountain looks hazy in the fog.
Rare kanji spelling; the reading おぼろげ is not obvious from the characters.
Rare kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; very rare.
Formed from おぼろ, “hazy or indistinct,” with げ, which indicates an apparent quality or manner.